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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,521.58, 341,580.12 and 134,344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,521.58, 341,580.12 and 134,344.34 is: 185,395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,521.58 : 341,580.12 = 134,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,521.58/341,580.12 = 134,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,521.58x = 341,580.12 × 134,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,521.58x = 45,889,355,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889,355,778.52/247,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,395.37

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